Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme

Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme has been amended with a new notification published in the Goa Official Gazette on 23 July 2026. The scheme, run by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Government of Goa, provides financial support to farmers for buying crossbred cows, improved she-buffaloes and indigenous breed cattle for dairy farming. The updated 2026 rules raise the unit cost to ₹90,000 per animal and cut the residency requirement to 5 years.

Under the revised Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme, eligible farmers can purchase up to 20 milch animals in four phases, with a maximum of 5 animals per phase. The subsidy rates, insurance cover, transportation reimbursement and infrastructure support have all been updated in the July 2026 notification, which replaces the earlier Kamdhenu Scheme (Sudharit) Amended 2021.

Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme - Key Updates

The July 2026 amendment brings several important changes. The unit cost per animal has been raised from ₹70,000 to ₹90,000. The subsidy for buying 1 to 10 animals is now 90% of the unit cost, up to ₹81,000 per animal. For 11 to 20 animals, the subsidy is 75%, up to ₹67,500 per animal. The earlier tier for 21 to 100 animals has been removed, and the maximum purchase limit is now 20 animals.

The residency requirement has been reduced from 15 years to 5 years. The sanction order validity has been extended from 1 year to 18 months. New rules now allow lease deeds registered before a Notary Advocate for a minimum of 5 years, and land for green fodder cultivation is considered desirable. The scheme also requires RFID ear tags and micro chipping for all animals purchased.

Highlights

Benefits

The scheme provides the following financial support to dairy farmers:

Subsidy for Animal Purchase: Farmers buying 1 to 10 animals receive a 90% subsidy, up to ₹81,000 per animal. Those buying 11 to 20 animals get a 75% subsidy, up to ₹67,500 per animal. The unit cost is capped at ₹90,000 per animal, which is expected to yield 2,700 litres of milk per lactation.

Transportation Incentive: Farmers receive ₹2,000 per animal for transporting milch animals from outside Goa through an empanelled registered dealer, or the actual cost, whichever is less. An additional ₹800 per animal is reimbursed for transportation from the Central Bull Farm Copardem or Government Livestock Farm Dhat to the farmer's cattle shed.

Insurance Premium Reimbursement: The department reimburses the comprehensive insurance premium up to 18.5% of ₹90,000 or the actual premium paid, whichever is lower. The maximum reimbursement is approximately ₹16,650 per animal.

Infrastructure Financial Assistance: Farmers can claim an 80% subsidy for constructing a cattle shed, with a maximum of ₹2,59,200. The construction cost is calculated at ₹6,000 per square metre. The infrastructure unit must remain operational for 5 years from the date of subsidy release.

Post-Selection Obligations: Animals must be maintained for at least 3½ years (42 months). The cattle shed infrastructure must stay operational for 5 years. If the farmer fails to maintain the animals, the government recovers the subsidy, insurance premium and transportation cost on a pro-rata basis. Animals cannot be disposed off during this period without department permission.

Eligibility

Farmers who wish to apply must meet the following conditions:

• The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Goa for at least 5 years, with a certificate from the Mamlatdar or Sarpanch.
• The applicant must possess a pucca cattle shed with cement flooring on their own land. Lease deeds registered before a Notary Advocate for a minimum of 5 years are also accepted.
• The applicant must have knowledge or experience in cattle or buffalo farming, or must have undergone dairy training at a designated centre. Old traditional dairy farmers currently engaged in dairy activities with crossbred animals may be exempted from training on recommendation of the Area Officer.
• The applicant must be a member of a Local Dairy Society, Bachat Gat or Self Help Group. Farmers interested in branding their own dairy products without milk union membership may be permitted.
• The applicant must not be a Government servant.
• If the applicant owns more than 25 cattle, consent from the Goa State Pollution Control Board is required.
• Land for green fodder cultivation is desirable.

Previous beneficiaries of the Kamdhenu Scheme who have not exceeded the purchase of more than 10 milch animals can apply for the remaining balance. Farmers whose sanctioned orders lapsed after 2 August 2022 due to the Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak can apply for revalidation within one month of the Gazette notification.

Exclusions

The following are not covered under the scheme:

• Cattle sheds on lease or rent (unless a registered lease deed of at least 5 years is submitted).
• Applicants who have already benefited from the Community Dairy Farming Scheme (Amended 2021) or any other Community Dairy Farming Scheme when amended.
• Land acquired through Gift Deed, Forest Land or Comunidade Land for infrastructure purposes.
• Government servants and their families.

Application Process

STEP 1 - Obtain the prescribed application form from the area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer. The form is available at the official AHVS website and at the concerned government dispensary.

STEP 2 - Fill the application form completely with all required details. Submit the form in duplicate along with all supporting documents, including residence certificate, Aadhaar authentication, affidavit of cattle shed ownership, bank passbook copy, passport size photograph and cattle shed photos.

STEP 3 - Pay the non-refundable processing fee at the nearest government dispensary or hospital. The fee is ₹200 for General and OBC categories and ₹25 for SC, ST and Dhangar categories.

STEP 4 - The Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer processes the application within 15 days and submits eligible cases to the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services for sanction. The validity of the sanction order is 18 months.

STEP 5 - After sanction, the farmer must purchase the animals within 18 months. Prior written permission from the department is required before making purchases through a registered dealer. The farmer must also be a member of a Local Dairy Society or Bachat Gat.

STEP 6 - After purchasing, the supplier must intimate the Director and local area officer within 24 hours. The officer submits the health certificate, purchase statement, purchase receipt and transport receipt to the financing institution for insuring the animals within a week. The financial institution then submits the documents to the Head Office within 2 weeks for subsidy release.

STEP 7 - The subsidy, transportation incentive and insurance premium reimbursement are credited to the beneficiary's bank account through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) of the financing institution. Animals must be insured as required within 7 days of arrival at the farm.

Documents Required

Applicants must keep the following documents ready:

• Residence certificate of at least 5 years from Mamlatdar or Sarpanch.
• Aadhaar authentication and consent for seeding.
• Affidavit in prescribed format regarding ownership of cattle shed or registered lease deed.
• Bank passbook copy.
• Letter from financing institution having ECS, willing to finance the beneficiary.
• Passport size photograph of the applicant.
• Cattle shed photos along with the applicant in duplicate.
• For infrastructure: Approved cattle shed plan from a Government Authorized Engineer, Panchayat/Municipality construction licence, and Town and Country Planning clearance.
• Dairy management training certificate (for new entrants; exempted for old traditional dairy farmers).

References

View Updated Scheme Notification (PDF, July 2026)

Official AHVS Scheme Page

Infrastructure Component Details

FAQ's

Has the Mukhyamantri Sudharit Kamdhenu Scheme been updated in 2026?

Yes. A new notification dated 23 July 2026 has amended the scheme. The unit cost is now ₹90,000 per animal, the residency requirement is 5 years, and the maximum purchase limit is 20 animals.

What is the subsidy amount for purchasing 1 to 10 animals?

Farmers receive a 90% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹90,000, which works out to ₹81,000 per animal.

Is the 15-year residency rule still applicable?

No. The updated 2026 notification reduced the residency requirement to 5 years.

Can a government servant apply for this scheme?

No. The applicant must not be a Government servant to be eligible.

Are lease deeds accepted for the cattle shed?

Yes. A lease deed or MoU registered before a Notary Advocate for a minimum period of 5 years is accepted.

What happens if an animal dies within one month of purchase?

The beneficiary must report the death in writing to the Area Officer within 24 hours. A post-mortem is mandatory, and if the death is not due to negligence, the cost of the animal is credited to the beneficiary's account.

How many animals can a farmer purchase under the scheme?

A farmer can purchase up to 20 milch animals in four phases, with a maximum of 5 animals per phase. The period between two phases must be at least three months.